#revealed in RTI

[married-to-a-redhead]

When it comes to firearms, I enjoy bringing back to life old school curio and relic rifles where others might have given up. This is a Maltby Enfield No4 Mk1 from 1944 that I ordered from Royal Tiger Imports when they had a one day warehouse sale. It is always a gamble when you order from RTI - you never know what you are going to get and a lot of the time it’s not good. This gun cost me $150 and when it arrived at my door, it looked pretty hopeless. It had a loose butt stock, was missing the rear top wood, also missing the middle barrel band, and the bolt was absolutely stuck closed from rust. After banging open the bolt with a dead blow hammer, I looked down the barrel and it looked pretty rusty. Honestly everything was rusty and most people would have probably given up.

But then I noticed something - this was a numbers matching gun, including the magazine which is almost unheard of for No4 Enfields. So I persevered. I disassembled it and it turned out that almost all the rust was just surface rust. With a lot of elbow grease, I was able to get most of it off and surprisingly there was not a lot of pitting. And I deeply cleaned the barrel which revealed it was a five groove barrel and the rifling was basically intact under the surface rust. From my parts bin, I found a spare rear top wood and barrel band, tightened up the butt stock, and reassembled the gun.

The result is what you see above - the gun won’t win any beauty contests but it will more than likely be a good shooter. The stock fits well and has the appropriate level of barrel down pressure that Enfields require. I’ll try and get to the range soon to see how well she shoots.

[burlveneer-music]

Sussan Deyhim & Richard Horowitz - The Invisible Road: Original Recordings, 1985–1990; their 1986 album Desert Equations: Azax Attra (reissued in 2022) was a high point of vocal/electronic/world fusion, so it's a real treat to get a whole album of unreleased music from that period. It comes with a sad footnote, though: Horowitz died in April.

The Invisible Road: Original Recordings, 1985–1990 compiles an unheard, previously unreleased body of recordings by Sussan Deyhim and Richard Horowitz, dissidents from diametric backgrounds who met during the heady days of Downtown New York in the 1980s. This collection reveals the creative and life partners’ radical shared vision of avant-garde pop in all of its boundary pushing freedom, combining Deyhim’s singular approach to vocalization, Horowitz’s invention of new musical languages, and touchstones of traditional music from around the world, creating a new music that ultimately retains a voice entirely its own.

— The Invisible Road was compiled in close collaboration with Deyhim and Horowitz over several years — Mixed and edited by John Also Bennett and mastered by Frederic Alstadt from original multi-track reels — Audiophile vinyl edition, pressed at RTI, includes a 12-page booklet containing liner notes penned by Jack Denton and a plethora of unseen archival photographs

All compositions by Sussan Deyhim and Richard Horowitz Mixed and edited by John Also Bennett between 2020 - 2022 in Brooklyn, New York and Brussels, Belgium Analog summing, mastering, and lacquer cut by Frédéric Alstadt for Angstrom Mastering (Silly, Belgium) Liner notes by Jack Denton Copy edit by Zonder Titel Design and layout by Will Work For Good Under license from Sussan Deyhim. In loving memory of Richard Horowitz, 1949 - 2024.

[news365timesindia]

Subhash Chandra Agrawal RTI Act implemented on 12th October 2005 in initial years of its implementation did wonders not only by exposing scams and scandals, but also resulted in systematic reforms. However, RTI rules (and not the RTI Act) need important modifications mainly to prevent misuse of the Act and minimizing challenge to CIC verdicts in courts. Precious time of Information Commissions and courts should be saved through notification issued by central government to declare all public-private-partnerships, sports-bodies, cooperative-societies and other such bodies, public-authorities under RTI Act. Land and Building Departments of central and state governments should study all cases of allotment of land or government-accommodations at subsidized rates or lease, and declare all these as public-authorities under RTI Act. For future, land or government-accommodations should be provided at subsidized rates on pre-condition of beneficiaries coming under purview of RTI Act. Since many people think that RTI applications if filed at high offices like those of President, Prime Minister, Governor, Lt Governor and Chief Minister get more attention, provision in RTI rules may be there that these offices may not act like “Post Offices” by transferring RTI applications under section 6(3) of RTI Act to concerned departments. These offices should entertain RTI applications pertaining to their respective offices only, and returning rest others to RTI applicants advising applicants to file RTI applications directly to concerned departments. Considering vast participation of public-money in private sector banks, all private sector banks must be under purview of RTI Act. Already all employees up-to highest post of CMD are public servants according to Banking Regulation Act. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had to impose restrictions on withdrawal of money for some time on a prominent private sector bank. Former CMD of another prominent private sector Bank is under arrest for serious charges of misappropriation of public-money in the Bank. Inspection Reports of private banks revealed under RTI Act by RBI reveal gross misuse of public money by top management. Another private sector bank is in notoriety for large number of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). Heavy fluctuation in share-prices of certain private sector banks tend to doubt regarding safety of public money in private sector banks. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (RBI subsidiary) has to pay maximum rupees five lakhs from state-funds to each depositor of the bank including those in private sector which collapses due to massive irregularities, which is public-funding to declare private sector banks as “public-authorities” under section 2(h) of RTI Act. It should be compulsory for all banks (private and public) to put their respective Inspection Reports prepared by RBI on their respective websites in true spirit of Supreme Court verdict. RBI website on its website should place Inspection Reports of all banks in private and public sector.   Section 27 and 28 of RTI Act give power to Competent Authorities and state-governments to draft their own rules which include fixing of RTI fees. Several Competent Authorities and states misused their power by having RTI fees as high as rupees 500. Several states fixed RTI fees for filing First Appeals also. However Supreme Court in its verdict dated 20.03.2018 imposed a capping of rupees fifty to be maximum RTI fees.   India should be governed with the principle “One Nation-One Rule” in respect of RTI-fees by clubbing copying-charges of first twenty copied pages with basic RTI-fees of rupees ten (for central public-authorities) thus making Rupees Fifty as uniform RTI-fees throughout the country inclusive of charges of first twenty copied pages. Making basic RTI-fees at rupees fifty will largely prevent misuse of RTI Act. There must not be any fees for filing First or Second Appeals. To prevent big contractors and others misusing the

provision by filing RTI applications under names of their workers of BPL category to get copying-charges in thousands of rupees waived off, persons under BPL category may be required to pay copying-charges for copied pages exceeding twenty.   Handling cost of a postal-order of value rupees ten costs postal-department about rupees fifty with cost of handling of postal-orders by a public-authority and bank-clearing even extra. Most public-authorities require postal-orders in different names even though DoPT in its various circulars has required postal-orders towards RTI payments to be in name of Accounts-Officer only. To overcome situation, frequent CIC-verdicts and administrative-requests of CIC should be accepted by postal-department to issue special RTI-stamps (like earlier stamps for payment of licence-fees of radios and TV sets) in denominations of rupees 2, 10 and 50 which will save crores of rupees annually to public-exchequers in using postal-orders as mode of payment of RTI fees.  These RTI stamps should be conveniently available at all post-offices and counters of public-authorities and other convenient sale-points. This will tackle situation where public-authorities like National Green Tribunal (NGT) refuse acceptance of RTI fees in cash with nearest post office at Baroda House (New Delhi) not selling postal orders thus putting RTI applicants in big difficulty.   Post-free RTI-applications addressed to central public-authorities should be accepted at all about 160000 post-offices rather than just about 4500 post offices presently. It is not difficult because every post-office however small it may be, daily sends post-bag to Head Post Office with registered post, cash and unsold revenue-articles. This post-bag can carry post-free RTI-applications received at the post-office.   DoPT should issue a circular in tune with para 23 of verdict dated 02.11.2012 by Punjab & Haryana High Court in the matter “Fruit and Vegetable Union versus Unknown” (CWP 4787 of 2011) which requires ID proof compulsory to be attached with every RTI application, First Appeal and petitions filed with Information Commissions. Already the aspect has been adopted at Odisha apart from Punjab and Haryana. Those who do not want to disclose their identity, can file RTI applications through post-box hired at some post-office. Police-enquiry conducted at behest of some Indian missions abroad established that a petitioner approached Central Information Commission with name and address both of which did not exist. Online portals for filing RTI applications should be modified so that RTI-responses and orders of First Appellate Authorities may also be auto-emailed rather than RTI-applicants required to search portal for viewing of RTI-responses. SMS and email alerts about emailing of RTI-responses should also be there.   Websites designed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) for central public-authorities should be mandatorily for all states. This has become necessary for state like Odisha which has made online filing of RTI-applications a mockery when it is compulsory to download online-filled RTI-application, and then send it by post to concerned department. Furthermore, option-list for payment does not include even all the banks.   Delhi High Court in its order dated 08.08.2018 in WPC 8278 of 2018 in the matter “Anil Dutt Sharma versus Government of NCT Delhi and others” mentioned – This Court is of the prima facie view that the Right-To-Information Act, 2005 would now override the Delhi Right To Information Act, 2001 as it would occupy the entire legislative field. DRTI Act has lost all with implementation of RTI Act 2005. Very few applications are filed under DRTI Act. All such acts legislated by individual states, before RTI Act 2005 came into existence must be repealed.   Writer is RTI consultant holding Guinness World record for most letters published in newspapers

[news365times]

Subhash Chandra Agrawal RTI Act implemented on 12th October 2005 in initial years of its implementation did wonders not only by exposing scams and scandals, but also resulted in systematic reforms. However, RTI rules (and not the RTI Act) need important modifications mainly to prevent misuse of the Act and minimizing challenge to CIC verdicts in courts. Precious time of Information Commissions and courts should be saved through notification issued by central government to declare all public-private-partnerships, sports-bodies, cooperative-societies and other such bodies, public-authorities under RTI Act. Land and Building Departments of central and state governments should study all cases of allotment of land or government-accommodations at subsidized rates or lease, and declare all these as public-authorities under RTI Act. For future, land or government-accommodations should be provided at subsidized rates on pre-condition of beneficiaries coming under purview of RTI Act. Since many people think that RTI applications if filed at high offices like those of President, Prime Minister, Governor, Lt Governor and Chief Minister get more attention, provision in RTI rules may be there that these offices may not act like “Post Offices” by transferring RTI applications under section 6(3) of RTI Act to concerned departments. These offices should entertain RTI applications pertaining to their respective offices only, and returning rest others to RTI applicants advising applicants to file RTI applications directly to concerned departments. Considering vast participation of public-money in private sector banks, all private sector banks must be under purview of RTI Act. Already all employees up-to highest post of CMD are public servants according to Banking Regulation Act. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had to impose restrictions on withdrawal of money for some time on a prominent private sector bank. Former CMD of another prominent private sector Bank is under arrest for serious charges of misappropriation of public-money in the Bank. Inspection Reports of private banks revealed under RTI Act by RBI reveal gross misuse of public money by top management. Another private sector bank is in notoriety for large number of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). Heavy fluctuation in share-prices of certain private sector banks tend to doubt regarding safety of public money in private sector banks. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (RBI subsidiary) has to pay maximum rupees five lakhs from state-funds to each depositor of the bank including those in private sector which collapses due to massive irregularities, which is public-funding to declare private sector banks as “public-authorities” under section 2(h) of RTI Act. It should be compulsory for all banks (private and public) to put their respective Inspection Reports prepared by RBI on their respective websites in true spirit of Supreme Court verdict. RBI website on its website should place Inspection Reports of all banks in private and public sector.   Section 27 and 28 of RTI Act give power to Competent Authorities and state-governments to draft their own rules which include fixing of RTI fees. Several Competent Authorities and states misused their power by having RTI fees as high as rupees 500. Several states fixed RTI fees for filing First Appeals also. However Supreme Court in its verdict dated 20.03.2018 imposed a capping of rupees fifty to be maximum RTI fees.   India should be governed with the principle “One Nation-One Rule” in respect of RTI-fees by clubbing copying-charges of first twenty copied pages with basic RTI-fees of rupees ten (for central public-authorities) thus making Rupees Fifty as uniform RTI-fees throughout the country inclusive of charges of first twenty copied pages. Making basic RTI-fees at rupees fifty will largely prevent misuse of RTI Act. There must not be any fees for filing First or Second Appeals. To prevent big contractors and others misusing the

provision by filing RTI applications under names of their workers of BPL category to get copying-charges in thousands of rupees waived off, persons under BPL category may be required to pay copying-charges for copied pages exceeding twenty.   Handling cost of a postal-order of value rupees ten costs postal-department about rupees fifty with cost of handling of postal-orders by a public-authority and bank-clearing even extra. Most public-authorities require postal-orders in different names even though DoPT in its various circulars has required postal-orders towards RTI payments to be in name of Accounts-Officer only. To overcome situation, frequent CIC-verdicts and administrative-requests of CIC should be accepted by postal-department to issue special RTI-stamps (like earlier stamps for payment of licence-fees of radios and TV sets) in denominations of rupees 2, 10 and 50 which will save crores of rupees annually to public-exchequers in using postal-orders as mode of payment of RTI fees.  These RTI stamps should be conveniently available at all post-offices and counters of public-authorities and other convenient sale-points. This will tackle situation where public-authorities like National Green Tribunal (NGT) refuse acceptance of RTI fees in cash with nearest post office at Baroda House (New Delhi) not selling postal orders thus putting RTI applicants in big difficulty.   Post-free RTI-applications addressed to central public-authorities should be accepted at all about 160000 post-offices rather than just about 4500 post offices presently. It is not difficult because every post-office however small it may be, daily sends post-bag to Head Post Office with registered post, cash and unsold revenue-articles. This post-bag can carry post-free RTI-applications received at the post-office.   DoPT should issue a circular in tune with para 23 of verdict dated 02.11.2012 by Punjab & Haryana High Court in the matter “Fruit and Vegetable Union versus Unknown” (CWP 4787 of 2011) which requires ID proof compulsory to be attached with every RTI application, First Appeal and petitions filed with Information Commissions. Already the aspect has been adopted at Odisha apart from Punjab and Haryana. Those who do not want to disclose their identity, can file RTI applications through post-box hired at some post-office. Police-enquiry conducted at behest of some Indian missions abroad established that a petitioner approached Central Information Commission with name and address both of which did not exist. Online portals for filing RTI applications should be modified so that RTI-responses and orders of First Appellate Authorities may also be auto-emailed rather than RTI-applicants required to search portal for viewing of RTI-responses. SMS and email alerts about emailing of RTI-responses should also be there.   Websites designed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) for central public-authorities should be mandatorily for all states. This has become necessary for state like Odisha which has made online filing of RTI-applications a mockery when it is compulsory to download online-filled RTI-application, and then send it by post to concerned department. Furthermore, option-list for payment does not include even all the banks.   Delhi High Court in its order dated 08.08.2018 in WPC 8278 of 2018 in the matter “Anil Dutt Sharma versus Government of NCT Delhi and others” mentioned – This Court is of the prima facie view that the Right-To-Information Act, 2005 would now override the Delhi Right To Information Act, 2001 as it would occupy the entire legislative field. DRTI Act has lost all with implementation of RTI Act 2005. Very few applications are filed under DRTI Act. All such acts legislated by individual states, before RTI Act 2005 came into existence must be repealed.   Writer is RTI consultant holding Guinness World record for most letters published in newspapers

[mybharatguru]

In the last 3 years of DMK rule, only 225 crore rupees were spent on advertisement… Shocking information of RTI

Shocking information has come out in RTI that 225 crore rupees have been spent on advertisement alone in the last 3 years of DMK rule. The complete details of the advertising expenditure in DMK rule in 3 years has been revealed through RTI. In it, it has been reported that around 109 crore rupees have been spent for the promotion of government programs from 2021-2024. RTI has revealed that…

[metamarketing-es]

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's office spends Rs 54 lakh/month on social media, reveals RTI reply

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiahs-office-spends-rs-54-lakh/month-on-social-media-reveals-rti-reply/articleshow/112980516.cms?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

[sjsuraj]

Regenerative Medicine Market: Pioneering Innovations and Growth Projections to 2033

The global Regenerative Medicine Market size was valued at USD 16.23 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 93.78 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 24.53% from 2024 to 2031. 

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

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[imranjalna]

गृह मंत्रालय: CAA के तहत आवेदनों का रिकॉर्ड बनाए रखने का कोई प्रावधान नहीं, आरटीआई जवाब से पता चला

गृह मंत्रालय की आरटीआई प्रतिक्रिया से पता चलता है कि नागरिकता (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2019 और इसके नियमों के तहत ऑनलाइन दायर नागरिकता आवेदनों के रिकॉर्ड को बनाए रखने का कोई प्रावधान नहीं है। Home Ministry: No provision to maintain record of applications under CAA, RTI reply reveals PTI:केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय के एक आरटीआई जवाब के अनुसार, 11 मार्च को अधिसूचित नागरिकता (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 2019 और इसके…

[blogynews]

Unveiling the Hidden Secrets: Tiger Reserves and DFOs Hailed for Wildlife Clearance?

The Forest Department (Wildlife) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has issued a notice to all Tiger Reserve Sanctuaries and DFOs, requesting an immediate response regarding wildlife clearance. An RTI report has revealed that the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has no record of implementing the conditions for wildlife clearance over the past decade. This failure has resulted in the department’s…

[blogynewz]

Unveiling the Hidden Secrets: Tiger Reserves and DFOs Hailed for Wildlife Clearance?

The Forest Department (Wildlife) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has issued a notice to all Tiger Reserve Sanctuaries and DFOs, requesting an immediate response regarding wildlife clearance. An RTI report has revealed that the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has no record of implementing the conditions for wildlife clearance over the past decade. This failure has resulted in the department’s…

[bharatlivenewsmedia]

Mumbai: Activists Slam BMC For Spending INR 19 Cr On Empty Enclosures At Byculla Zoo

https://bharatlive.news/?p=135033 Mumbai: Activists Slam BMC For Spending INR 19 Cr On Empty Enclosures At Byculla Zoo

In a response to RTI query it has been revealed that the

[blogynewsz]

"Shocking Revelations Unveiled: Explosive Hema Panel Report Exposes Groundbreaking Measures to Eradicate Offences Against Women in Malayalam Cinema"

The Hema Commission, tasked with addressing issues of sexual harassment and gender inequality in the Malayalam film industry, has put forth recommendations to safeguard women from illegal and offensive acts. These recommendations are proposed to be included in the Kerala Cine Employers and Employees (Regulation) Act 2020, as revealed through a Right to Information (RTI) application made by The…

[icnnetwork]

RTI में हुआ खुलासा : नोएडा में महिला पुलिस को पेट्रोलिंग के लिए दी गईं 58 स्कूटी गुम , पुलिस ने नहीं दिया जवाब…

@Uppolice @UPGovt #noidapolice #rti #rtinews #TrendingNews #UPNews #indiacorenews #UttarPradesh #ankshree https://indiacorenews.in/revealed-in-rti-58-scooty-gum-given-to-women-police-for-patrolling-police-did-not-respond/

[cybercrime-blogs]

Cybercrime Complaints Gather Dust: Less Than 1% Result in FIRs, Reveals RTI

A recent report obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act has shed light on the alarming reality of cybercrime complaints in Maharashtra, where a mere 0.8% of the 195,409 complaints filed from January 2022 to May 2023 resulted in First Information Reports (FIRs). The data becomes even more concerning when we consider that only 2% of the total 2,099,618 complaints received from all states and Union Territories during this period were converted into FIRs.

Retired police officers from Maharashtra have raised concerns about the inadequate number of inspectors in the cybercrime department to register cases. Under the Information Technology (IT) Act, only police officers with the rank of inspector or above can investigate cybercrime cases. The shortage of qualified personnel not only hampers effective investigations but also erodes public trust in law enforcement, according to experts.

Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed

The RTI information was brought to light by activist Jeetendra Ghadge, who emphasized the limited effectiveness of the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. Ghadge stated that while the portal provides an easy way for citizens across the country to register complaints, the lack of FIR registrations by states limits its impact.

Nationally, the data reveals that Delhi received a staggering 216,739 complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal during the same period, with only 1.2% resulting in FIRs. However, Telangana stands out as an exception with the highest FIR registration rate at 17%, followed by Meghalaya with 8%. Assam and Tamil Nadu recorded rates of 2.7% and 2.2% respectively.

Experts have acknowledged the Union government's efforts in combating cybercrime through the introduction of the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. This initiative aims to empower victims and complainants by providing a convenient platform to report various cybercrime offenses, including online child pornography, online financial fraud, hacking, and more.

Jeetendra Ghadge emphasized the need for collaboration between the central and state governments to address the growing menace of cybercrime. He specifically called for attention to combat financial frauds, which cause vulnerable individuals to lose their hard-earned money.

To improve cybercrime reporting in India, experts from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) have recommended investing in specialized cybercrime units with well-trained personnel, including experts in digital forensics and investigation techniques. They also stressed the importance of ensuring adequate resources, technology, and infrastructure to support their operations.

The FCRF researchers further emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between central and state governments, law enforcement agencies, and private organizations to share information, expertise, and resources for effective cybercrime prevention and response. They also suggested that the government establish partnerships with technology companies, financial institutions, and cybersecurity experts to enhance reporting mechanisms, develop preventive measures, and support investigation efforts.

Prashant Mali, a cyber lawyer, criticized the state government for its inaction, which allows cybercriminals to operate freely and target individuals in Mumbai. He highlighted the need for freezing stolen funds and emphasized that the low rate of filed FIRs undermines public trust in law enforcement.

Also Read: Cybercrime in Nagpur - Cyber Blackmailer Couple Arrested in Pune for Extorting Money

Ritesh Bhatia, a cyber expert, echoed these concerns and noted that challenges such as insufficient support from intermediaries, jurisdictional issues, and the use of false identities by cybercriminals hinder the police force's efforts to solve these cases.

Ghadge emphasized that while the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal serves as a vital channel for reporting cybercrime, its primary role is that of an intermediary. It forwards complaints to the respective states and Union territories for necessary police action since the jurisdiction of the police machinery falls under the purview of state governments.

The findings from the report highlight the urgent need for increased resources, specialized training, and collaboration between the central and state governments to effectively tackle cybercrime and restore public trust in law enforcement.

Key Highlights:

A recent report obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act reveals that only 0.8% of the 195,409 cybercrime complaints filed in Maharashtra resulted in First Information Reports (FIRs).

Nationally, the conversion rate of complaints into FIRs on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal was a mere 2% out of a total of 2,099,618 complaints received.

Retired police officers from Maharashtra express concerns over the shortage of qualified inspectors with expertise in cybercrime investigations, which undermines the registration of cases and erodes public trust in law enforcement.

Delhi had a low conversion rate of 1.2%, while Telangana stood out with a significantly higher rate of 17%, followed by Meghalaya with 8%.

The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal serves as an online platform aimed at empowering victims and complainants to report various cybercrime offenses.

It is important to note that the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal primarily acts as an intermediary, forwarding complaints to the respective states and Union territories for further action.

Source: https://www.the420.in/cybercrime-complaints-gather-dust-less-than-1-result-in-firs-reveals-rti/

[crystoex]

RTI query reveals Rs 500 currency notes worth Rs 88,032 crore failed to reach from mints to RBI: report

An RTI query has come up with the startling revelation of missing more than Rs 88,000 crore worth of Rs 500 notes that the Reserve Bank of India should have in its coffers, reported Free Press Journal today (June 17). As per the FPJ report, an RTI filed by activist Manoranjan Roy revealed that three government mints, situated in Bengaluru, Nashik, and Dewas, published 8,810.65 million notes of Rs…

[xboy181]

The Department of Information and Public Relations revealed this information in response to a Right to Information Act (RTI) query filed by Puttur-based activist Rajesh Krishnaprasad, the report said. 

The RTI response said that the Bommai government spent Rs 27.46 crore on print media and Rs 16.96 crore on electronic media for publicising their schemes besides countering the then Opposition party’s campaigns, such as the Bharat Jodo Yatra and the Mekedatu march. 

The details regarding names of the media houses in which the government spent to place advertisements was not revealed by the department, the report said. 

The BJP is also said to have received Rs 5,270 crore out of a total of Rs 9,208 crore or 57% of all total electoral bonds sold till 2022, according to an NDTV report.